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Jones holds off challenge from Bates in Hancock Commission race

NEW CUMBERLAND – Ronnie Jones will be adding the title of Hancock County commissioner to his list of roles beginning in January. Jones, the Republican candidate, defeated Democratic challenger Brianne Bates, according to unofficial results Tuesday night, for the seat currently held by Eron ...

Commissioners eye moving millage to general fund

LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners agreed unanimously Tuesday to seek the reallocation of 0.2 mills of inside or unvoted tax millage from debt service to the county general fund. The 0.2 mills designated for debt service is the only source of property tax the county commissioners receive. According to the resolution passed, the inside millage is no longer necessary for debt service to meet the current debt service obligations, so the board is requesting the county Budget Commission to reallocate the fund to the general fund for general operating expenses starting next ...

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THU/11-5 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 US Route 62. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (55 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, new member meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St., Youngstown; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta American Red Cross blood drive, 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Beaver Local High School Canfield South ...

McGeehan elected to another term in District 1 House seat

WEIRTON – Pat McGeehan held off a challenge from a political newcomer Tuesday to be elected to another term in the West Virginia House of Delegates. McGeehan, the Republican incumbent, received 3,663 votes – or 70.82 percent of the turnout – compared to Democratic challenger Quincy ...

Hanni wins Seventh District appeals court seat

In the race for Judge Cheryl R. Waite’s seat on the Seventh District Court of Appeals, Seventh District Judge Mark Hanni, a Republican, defeated his Democratic opponent, Katherine Rudzik. At deadline, Hanni was leading by a 57% to 43% margin across the eight counties that court serves, although Rudzik was winning Mahoning County by a 55% to 45% margin. The Seventh District covers Mahoning, Columbiana, Belmont, Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson, Monroe and Noble counties. Hanni’s victory means he will extend his tenure on the panel. Ohio’s age limit laws meant that Hanni would have ...